Batsman Head hurt in accident

By Sheffield Shield

South Australian batsman Travis Head was hit by a car outside an Adelaide hotel while celebrating the Redbacks' Sheffield Shield win against Victoria.

The 19-year-old suffered head and back injuries and spent the night in hospital. He was released early on Monday, with SA officials relieved he was not seriously injured.

"We are extremely relieved that he did not sustain further injuries" ... SACA boss Keith Bradshaw.

Photo: Morne de Klerk

Head played a key role with the bat in SA's tense one-wicket win over Victoria at Adelaide on Sunday, scoring 35 in the run chase. He was with teammates celebrating the victory when he was hit by a car outside a North Adelaide hotel, SA Cricket Association chief executive Keith Bradshaw said.

''He has stitches in his head and back but was released from hospital this morning and is expected to make a full recovery,'' Bradshaw said on Monday. ''I have spoken to Travis this morning. Ambulance officers told him that the fact he was under the legal limit [for alcohol] may well have saved his life.''

Head, who has played 11 first-class games, is rated the most promising young batsman in SA. Last week he was named player of the under-19 national championships for the second consecutive year.